Mack Hansen says Andy Farrell inspired his stunning Ireland Test debut
Ireland newcomer Mack Hansen says words of wisdom from head coach Andy Farrell inspired an unforgettable Test debut after initially suspecting his selection may be a wind-up.
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Johnny Sexton: Ireland have plenty to brush up on despite Wales win
Captain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland still have significant room for improvement, despite blowing away defending champions Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener.
Scotland defeat England, Ireland beat champions Wales in Six Nations opening fixtures on Saturday.
Scotland won their second consecutive Calcutta Cup when they secured a late 20-17 win over England at Murrayfield, while Ireland defeated Wales. The Six Nations for both teams got underway on Saturday night and both countries played to a dramatic ending. Ad/> England were leading with 20 minutes of the match remaining, but when Luke Cowan-Dickie purposefully slapped a kick from Finn Russell into touch, Scotland were awarded seven points.
Johnny Sexton: Ireland have plenty of stuff to brush up on despite Wales win
Captain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland still have significant room for improvement, despite blowing away defending champions Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener.
Ireland player ratings: Hansen and Beirne shine in Six Nations opener against Wales
Andy Farrell's Ireland are off to a winning start in this year's Guinness Six Nations.
Bonus point start for Ireland as they cruise past Wales in Six Nations opener
While Wales have an injury list longer than the Severn Bridge, there's always a sense of trepidation when they talk their chances down.
Six Nations: Ireland hammer sorry Wales 29-7 in one-sided opener
Ireland picked up where they left off in 2021 as they blew away a toothless Wales in a one-sided Six Nations opener.
Ireland ease past hapless Wales in Six Nations opener
DUBLIN : Ireland eased past reigning champions Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the Six Nations championship in Dublin on Saturday, picking up where they left off in November with a comfortable victory.